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Queen City Striders - Houghton

Tue June 17 - Thu July 17, 2025 Houghton, MI 49931 US Directions

Events

Little Striders (5-6 yrs / entering K-1st Grade)

$125 5:30PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT Registration ends June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Big Striders (7-8 yrs / entering 2nd-3rd grade)

$125 5:30PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT Registration ends June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Dashers (9-10 yrs / entering 4th-5th grade)

$125 5:30PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT Registration ends June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Pacers (11-13 yrs / Middle School)

$125 5:30PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT
92 spots left. Registration ends June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

Meeting 2 days per week for 5 weeks (Tuesday's and Thursday's from 5:30-6:30pm), a team of coaches led by Queen City Running Company - Houghton General manager, Clayton Sayen, will be providing a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. We will break down the fundamental skills of running to meet the needs of all those participating. Our techniques will be taught through specific stretching, drills, bodyweight strength exercises, and of course RUNNING! Our Mission is to provide a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime. Included in our program is 10 1-hour sessions, post practice snacks, program T-Shirt, and discounted entries into the races listed below!

Located at Houghton High School our camp will feature drills and activities located on the track, turf, and the state-of-the-art Michigan Tech Trails. Parents are welcomed spectate their kids participate in the camp activities! Any general questions regarding the program are encouraged to be asked! Please reach our the program director, Clayton Sayen, at csayen@mqtrun.com for any questions!

First day of Camp: June 17th

Last day of Camp: July 17th

All participants will receive discounted entries into the following races. Discount codes will be given out to the parents prior to the events!

- Spring Awakening Kids Dash: Saturday, May 17th @ 10:00 AM - FREE

- Canal Run 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk : Saturday, July 19th @ 9:20am - FREE

- Tech Trails Trot Kids Dash:  Saturday, October 4th @ 10:00am - FREE

*Please read the event descriptions for our group level breakdowns can be found under "Event Info"* 

Place

1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI US 49931

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